SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workplace Skills

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workplace Skills Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business When people talk of climbing the corporate ladder, they are referring to moving vertically upward through the organizational structure. Many […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
Summary of Learning Outcomes

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures Summary of Learning Outcomes Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business 7.1 Building Organizational Structures What are the traditional forms of organizational structure? Firms typically use traditional, contemporary, or team-based approaches when designing […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
Key Terms

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures Key Terms Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business authority Legitimate power, granted by the organization and acknowledged by employees, that allows an individual to request action and expect compliance. centralization The […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.8 Trends in Organizational Structure

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.8 Trends in Organizational Structure Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business What trends are influencing the way businesses organize? To improve organizational performance and achieve long-term objectives, some organizations seek to […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.7 The Informal Organization

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.7 The Informal Organization Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business How does the informal organization affect the performance of the company? Up to this point, we have focused on formal organizational […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.6 Organizational Design Considerations

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.6 Organizational Design Considerations Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business How do mechanistic and organic organizations differ? You are now familiar with the different ways to structure an organization, but as […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.5 Degree of Centralization

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.5 Degree of Centralization Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business How can the degree of centralization/decentralization be altered to make an organization more successful? The optimal span of control is determined by […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.4 Authority—Establishing Organizational Relationships

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.4 Authority—Establishing Organizational Relationships Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business What tools do companies use to establish relationships within their organizations? Once companies choose a method of departmentalization, they must then […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.3 Using Teams to Enhance Motivation and Performance

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.3 Using Teams to Enhance Motivation and Performance Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business Why are companies using team-based organizational structures? One of the most apparent trends in business today is […]

SESSION:7 Designing Organizational Structures
7.2 Contemporary Structures

Session:7 Designing Organizational Structures 7.2 Contemporary Structures Introduction to Business | Leadership Development – Micro-Learning Session Rice University 2020 | Michael Laverty, Colorado State University Global Chris Littel, North Carolina State University| https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business What contemporary organizational structures are companies using? Although traditional forms of departmentalization still represent how many companies organize their work, newer, more […]